US Bridges

FAP 56 over Hayes Creek

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 1 MI N of Scott RD · Structure no. 89SR0560001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
796
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 56 over Hayes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 56 over Hayes Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 796 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 56
CrossesHayes Creek
Location1 MI N of Scott RD
RouteState Highway 56
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57113, -85.71146
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2021)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 56 over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 56 over Hayes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 56 over Hayes Creek carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 56 over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 56 over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.